diminution
UK /dɪmɪˈnjuːʃən/ US /dɪmɪˈnjuːʃən/
noun 3
Definitions
noun
1
A lessening, decrease or reduction.
The new emission standards have produced a measurable diminution in air pollution.
Another part, feeling a diminution of confidence in him, still hope that the general tenor of his conduct will be essentially right.
2
The act or process of making diminutive.
3
a compositional technique where the composer shortens the melody by shortening its note values.
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